Middle East Unrest !!!
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94-95 explosion in the Diplomat hotel by some peaceful protesters no doubt.
The Pearl roundabout was knocked down in order to build Pearl Square there so that the international news media don't look complete cretins for insisting on calling in Pearl SQUARE
The Pearl roundabout was knocked down in order to build Pearl Square there so that the international news media don't look complete cretins for insisting on calling in Pearl SQUARE
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Message sent from Gulfair to its employees today. I feel safer already.
*DRIVING TIPS/CHECK POINT PROTOCOL*
● Do not attempt to drive your way through the checkpoint.
● Make sure your doors are locked and windows closed.
● If necessary, roll your window down just far enough to talk, less than one inch.
● Be polite, do not panic.
● State that you are a Gulf Air employee.
● If they insist on ID, present your CPR card as well as your GF ID card. At no time should you relinquish control of the ID.
● If asked, “where are you going?” state where (home or work location).
● Never get out of your vehicle or open any of the doors unless your advised by one of the police officers.
● Always ensure enough fuel is in your car.
● Have a fully charged mobile phone.
*DRIVING TIPS/CHECK POINT PROTOCOL*
● Do not attempt to drive your way through the checkpoint.
● Make sure your doors are locked and windows closed.
● If necessary, roll your window down just far enough to talk, less than one inch.
● Be polite, do not panic.
● State that you are a Gulf Air employee.
● If they insist on ID, present your CPR card as well as your GF ID card. At no time should you relinquish control of the ID.
● If asked, “where are you going?” state where (home or work location).
● Never get out of your vehicle or open any of the doors unless your advised by one of the police officers.
● Always ensure enough fuel is in your car.
● Have a fully charged mobile phone.
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And then the Bahrain Big Mouths will tell us everything is Ok. Back in Starbucks, drinkin cofeee..............oh, and when can my kids go back to school.............geeeeeesus...........yawn !
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Businesses seem to be exiting BAH and other sectors of the UAE enmasse. So, is the expansion fever still on or shrunk ?
Theres no mass exodus here in the UAE, in point of fact plenty of people in BAH are heading to the UAE.
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That's complete nonsense! It's gonna be Fukoshima , operated on our new Mitsubishi RJs. Initially 3 times a week (Safi codeshare). The Bahrain business community has signalled a high interest in this heavily underserved niche market, which is well known for its fresh spinache - and carpet-exports.
GF' s management assured that radiationlevels would not present any harm to its crews. However LMRA emphasized that it would provide previously laid-off over 60 pilots with work-permits if GF's presently ongoing recruitment efforts in Congo turned out to be unsuccessful.
GF' s management assured that radiationlevels would not present any harm to its crews. However LMRA emphasized that it would provide previously laid-off over 60 pilots with work-permits if GF's presently ongoing recruitment efforts in Congo turned out to be unsuccessful.
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Flightknight, forgive me but are you confusing the UAE with BAH?
Theres no mass exodus here in the UAE, in point of fact plenty of people in BAH are heading to the UAE.
Theres no mass exodus here in the UAE, in point of fact plenty of people in BAH are heading to the UAE.
This "unrest" may be the best thing to happen to the UAE for years (certainly since the bubble high in 2008). The UAE's perceived safety makes it a good geographical bet to base multi-national regional offices. The 50%+ property decline has also made the place once again a competitive center to base business assets.
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Petition for democracy in the uAE
They will not be immune. Give time to time...They have the same tribal and sectarian issues.Remember that the ruling family took power by killing the opposition on the other side of the Creek.....
"There are no official opposition groups in the oil-rich UAE, a union of seven sheikhdoms. But the petition, signed by 130 pro-reform supporters, showed that Emiratis are acting on the inspiration of the Egyptian and Tunisian revolts. It demands the ruling system changes, gives them a say in the running of the country and a share in its oil wealth"
"By putting these demands forward at this time we wanted to send a message that cannot be missed: We have some demands for political reform and democracy, too," said Ahmed Mansour, an Emirati human rights activist and blogger.
"The petition was addressed to UAE president and ruler of the capital Abu Dhabi, Sheik Khalifa bin Zayed al Nahyan. The petitioners demanded "a comprehensive reform of the parliamentary system" and "free elections for all citizens". They also called for constitutional reforms and granting legislative powers to an elected parliament.
The UAE parliament is an advisory body. Its 40 members are either directly appointed by the ruling sheikhs or elected by citizens hand-picked by the rulers to vote. Political parties and rallies are banned. Labourers from Southeast Asia have staged protests against low wages and poor working conditions in Dubai, but rallies ended in a police crackdown that included jailing and deporting thousands.
Read more: UAE citizens join push for greater democracy | Irish Examiner
"There are no official opposition groups in the oil-rich UAE, a union of seven sheikhdoms. But the petition, signed by 130 pro-reform supporters, showed that Emiratis are acting on the inspiration of the Egyptian and Tunisian revolts. It demands the ruling system changes, gives them a say in the running of the country and a share in its oil wealth"
"By putting these demands forward at this time we wanted to send a message that cannot be missed: We have some demands for political reform and democracy, too," said Ahmed Mansour, an Emirati human rights activist and blogger.
"The petition was addressed to UAE president and ruler of the capital Abu Dhabi, Sheik Khalifa bin Zayed al Nahyan. The petitioners demanded "a comprehensive reform of the parliamentary system" and "free elections for all citizens". They also called for constitutional reforms and granting legislative powers to an elected parliament.
The UAE parliament is an advisory body. Its 40 members are either directly appointed by the ruling sheikhs or elected by citizens hand-picked by the rulers to vote. Political parties and rallies are banned. Labourers from Southeast Asia have staged protests against low wages and poor working conditions in Dubai, but rallies ended in a police crackdown that included jailing and deporting thousands.
Read more: UAE citizens join push for greater democracy | Irish Examiner
